Migrant's cabin
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Belies its true scale. You've got a really good finish if you used that Humbrol MetalCote in the photo, I'd have thought it would be too grainy for 1/144. What did you used for the weathering?
BTW I missed the Goat before, the scratchbuilt shed is very neat, was that all just done with a scalpel and ruler?
BTW I missed the Goat before, the scratchbuilt shed is very neat, was that all just done with a scalpel and ruler?
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Re: Migrant's cabin
Great "Dollar 19" Mike.
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Holy cow Mike that looks amazing!
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Re: Migrant's cabin
Neat looking plane. I hope Italeri rereleases their AC-119. I had it as a kid, but never finished the build.
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Re: Migrant's cabin
Thanks for the nice comments on the C-119
The Humbrol tin is just there for scale comparison James, it's more recognizable/identifiable than the Alclad bottle from which the actual finish came.JamesPerrin wrote:Belies its true scale. You've got a really good finish if you used that Humbrol MetalCote in the photo, I'd have thought it would be too grainy for 1/144. What did you used for the weathering?
It was James. I drew up the various shapes on the computer, printed them out onto paper and then transferred the corners of each piece to plastic card with a needle. It was then just a case of joining the dots with the scalpel/ruler.JamesPerrin wrote:BTW I missed the Goat before, the scratchbuilt shed is very neat, was that all just done with a scalpel and ruler?
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Re: Migrant's cabin
Very nice, Mike.
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Some sound basic engineering advice which will come in use when I scratch the tub for my MB Surtees. Thanks.
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I'm very impressed with the Boxcar. I've built Roden kits and know that they can be 'tricky. '
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These roden kits, designed to give fits not deliver a good fit , yet you have delivered another stunning model. I love it.
Re: Migrant's cabin
Incredible work! Amazing scratch building. Looking back at earlier posts, the trainers are great looking and I would not believe the patrol boat is as small as it is. Such fine work.
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Re: Migrant's cabin
Just caught up with your Gama Goat and C-119, Mike.
Fabulous scratch-building for the Comms shelter. Better than a made one!
And your Roden C-119 does not betray the difficulties. I am too scared of Roden kits!
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Fabulous scratch-building for the Comms shelter. Better than a made one!
And your Roden C-119 does not betray the difficulties. I am too scared of Roden kits!
Top stuff!
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Re: Migrant's cabin
Thanks for the kind comments, guys. Haven't updated this in a couple of weeks. I have a couple of projects on the go right now. First is the Tasman Dragon Rapide, which is of course the old Heller kit with a vac canopy and a few extra bits. Unfortunately the plastic is white – always horrible to work with and difficult to see seam issues – as well as being warped. I've replaced the side windows with thin acetate, as well as blanking one window off.
I'm also working on a Hasegawa 1/72 S-3 Viking, just about finished the re-scribing process. Apart from resin seats it'll be a pretty straightforward build.
And I just finished this for the Blitzbau, the PM 1/72 Lippisch P.13a.
I'm also working on a Hasegawa 1/72 S-3 Viking, just about finished the re-scribing process. Apart from resin seats it'll be a pretty straightforward build.
And I just finished this for the Blitzbau, the PM 1/72 Lippisch P.13a.
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Re: Migrant's cabin
More interesting projects on the go Mike and I like what you are doing with that Rapide. I loathe any strong coloured plastics for model kits and much prefer a neutral grey! Great work with that Lippisch from your recent Blitz - that thing really looks like it has wood in its construction!
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Re: Migrant's cabin
Beautiful work on the Lippisch. I built the Heller Rapide a few years back and iirc is quite a nice little kit.
I didn't go for the double rigging though as I was still a novice in these matters.
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Love the Rapide work so far, and as before, the Lippish is delightful!
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